Buncrana GAA Notes
Senior Football
Both the Seniors and Reserves lost their games today although both teams played well and gave everything they could. 
The Club is proud of both sets of players who are slowly but surely getting to grips with playing the game against much more experienced and battle-hardened teams.
Tagann ciall le haois!
Bun Cranncha Seniors (0-11) v (2-12) Aodh Ruadh at the Scarvey
Bun Cranncha Reserves (0-6) v (4-20) Aodh Ruadh at Crampsey Park
Senior Ladies
No game played today as Dungloe couldn’t field a team. Ladies awarded the game.
Minor Hurling
Buncrana Minor Hurlers claimed their first silverware of the season, in a hard fought league final win over old rivals Aodh Ruadh – rivals in the true sporting sense of the word. These boys have competed for most underage honours in the county now for 5+ years, and as always no quarter is asked or given.
The Scarvey boys raced into an early commanding lead, but as ever Ballyshannon came roaring back to lead at halftime by 3 points.The Buncrana boys were in disarray during the halftime team talk but slowly got themselves together and they knew the first 5 minutes of the next half would be crucial. Within 5 mins Buncrana were back in front and began to take control, building up a comfortable lead again.
As the saying goes, “The opera ain’t over until the fat lady sings”, and by God did Ballyshannon roar back! A couple of quick goals and they were right back in it again; but the young Buncrana team held on.
Muted celebrations greeted the ref’s whistle, a mutual admiration by both sets of players who gave all for the cause and will go again after exams in the championship.
It was a proud County Minor Hurling Chairman and County Minor manager Tom Clare who presented Paul Nelson, the Buncrana captain with the league trophy.
Senior Training
Seniors, Minors, Hurling training is on Wednesday at 7.00pm, All players are urged to make every effort to attend.
Senior, Reserves, U-18, & U21 Football training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New players always welcome!
Senior Ladies training every Wednesday at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New members always welcome.
Underage Reports
U14 Div 1 Championship
Wednesday saw the 1st match away to Termon. Both sides were missing key players but Termon started well, taking control with some accurate play and scoring. Buncrana could only manage 2 points in the 1st half. However, trailing by 5 points at the break and realising they were now in a game, the Buncrana boys responded well. Buncrana scored a goal from Peter O’Neill and a further 2 goals and 2 points from Matthew Mulholland. Termon responded with a goal of their own but it wasn’t enough, as Buncrana won. The Buncrana boys could even afford to miss a late penalty and held on to win by 2 points. Final score Termon 3-6 vs 3-8 Buncrana.
A big improvement is needed for this week’s visitors to the Scarvey, St Euann’s A, on Wednesday 21st with a 7pm throw-in.
U8 footballers got their Go Games off to a great start at the weekend with wins over Glenfinn and Red Hughs. A great day of Football and most importantly fun for the children. Thanks to all the coaches and parents who travelled with the team. Training as usual Friday 630pm
Under Age Training
U6 Football 6.30-7.30pmFriday Scarvey
U8 Football 6.30 – 7.30pm Friday Scarvey
U8 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U10 Football 6.30-7.45pm Friday Scarvey
U10 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U12 Football 7-8pm Monday & Friday Scarvey
U12 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U14 Football 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Friday Scarvey
U14 Hurling 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Thursday Scarvey
U12/U14/U16 Girls Football 7-8pm Mondays Scarvey
Club Lotto
There was no winner this week. Lotto’s to be in by 8pm each Friday in the clubhouse. In a new initiative we are looking for drivers to drive youths around housing estates on Saturday morning from 11-12.30. Anyone available should be at Scarvey for 10.30. Contact Club Chair Sean Clerkin on 0862388071 for more info. Lotto sellers needed, if you have an hour to spare each week contact Club Treasurer on 0860297444 for details.
Eamonn McMenamin Fundraiser
Following on from the very successful Coffee Morning and Table Quiz, the McMenamin Family are holding a Garden Tea Party at their home, 18. St. Olivers Ave, Buncrana on Saturday 14th June, 2014 from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm to remember Eamonn on Father’s Day which is on Sunday 15th June.
There will be a free raffle on the day for various prizes. Everyone is very welcome to come along on the day. All proceeds to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny General Hospital.
Annual Golf Classic
Only 2 weeks to go until this annual Club fundraiser on May 31st.
Beidh an Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl gach oíche Luain ar a 8 a chlog sa Chlubtheach. Fáilte roimh achan duine. The Irish Language Conversation group will meet every Monday night at 8pm in the Clubhouse and everyone is welcome. It doesn’t matter how much or how little Irish you have, this is an opportunity to meet up, have a cup of tea and use what you have.
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